Tanzania suspends U.S.-funded family planning ads on radio, television
DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) – Tanzania has suspended broadcasting of family planning...
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EU approves fifth copy of AbbVie’s $18 billion drug Humira
By Ben Hirschler LONDON (Reuters) – Europe has approved a fifth copy of AbbVie’s $18-billion-a-year biologic drug Humira – the world’s best-selling prescription medicine – ramping up competition among makers of...
Read MoreCargill recalls about 132,000 lbs of beef products over possible contamination
(Reuters) – Cargill Meat Solutions is recalling about 132,000 pounds of ground beef products that may have been contaminated with E.Coli, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday. Cargill’s ground beef...
Read MoreBaby-boomers expect kids to care for them when they’re sick
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – Three in four baby-boomers with children expect one of their kids to help care for them when their health fails in old age and they don’t have a spouse who can do this, a UK study...
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Low-carb diet better when it includes more vegetables, nuts
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – People who cut back on carbohydrates may end up...
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One in three gun-owning U.S. veterans don’t store weapons safely
By Tamara Mathias (Reuters Health) – A substantial percentage of U.S. military vets store...
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Zimbabwe seeks $35 million to fight cholera outbreak
HARARE (Reuters) – Zimbabwe is appealing to individual citizens and local companies for $35...
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Bayer’s Monsanto asks U.S. court to toss $289 million glyphosate verdict
By Tina Bellon (Reuters) – Bayer AG unit Monsanto on Tuesday asked a California judge to...
Read MoreUK rejects adult Novartis CAR-T therapy, after ‘yes’ in kids
LONDON (Reuters) – Health authorities in England have rejected a pricey CAR-T cell therapy from Novartis for adults with blood cancer, two weeks after endorsing its use in children and young people. The National Institute...
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AstraZeneca plots China robot offensive to counter price cuts
By Adam Jourdan and Ben Hirschler WUXI, China/LONDON (Reuters) – With smart cancer...
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Chemical in cigarette smoke may damage important aspect of vision
By Linda Carroll (Reuters Health) – Exposure to a chemical in tobacco smoke could make it...
Read MoreWomen’s sexual health after menopause may be best treated by gynecologists
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – Postmenopausal women who experience problems like vaginal dryness, painful intercourse or urinary incontinence may want to see a gynecologist instead of a primary care provider for help,...
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South Africa’s highest court gives green light to private use of cannabis
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa’s highest court on Tuesday allowed the private...
Read MoreCalifornia insurance regulator sues AbbVie alleging Humira kickbacks
(Reuters) – Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones on Tuesday filed a complaint on behalf of the State of California against AbbVie Inc, alleging the drugmaker gave illegal kickbacks to healthcare providers to prescribe its...
Read MoreU.S. doctors recommend behavior changes to prevent obesity-related health issues
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – For preventing health problems in obese patients, intensive behavioral interventions focused on improving things like eating and exercise habits may be the best prescription, U.S....
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U.S. judge dismisses concussions lawsuits against World Wrestling
By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) – A federal judge has dismissed lawsuits by dozens of former...
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France’s Lactalis gets go-ahead to reopen plant after tainted milk scandal
PARIS (Reuters) – French authorities have given dairy giant Lactalis permission to resume...
Read MoreClovis Oncology, execs to pay $20 million to settle SEC charges
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. biotechnology company Clovis Oncology Inc and its Chief Executive Patrick Mahaffy and former CFO Erle Mast, will pay more than $20 million to settle charges of misleading investors about the...
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GSK grabs new drug development head from Boehringer
LONDON (Reuters) – GlaxoSmithKline has hired Chris Corsico from German drugmaker Boehringer...
Read MorePhysician burnout taking center stage
By Linda Carroll (Reuters Health) – The medical establishment may finally be coming to grips with the issue of physician burnout. The evidence: two studies on the topic reported in the latest issue of the Journal of the...
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